Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit Trek

General Overview

Tilicho Lake (5200 m.) is known as highest Lake in the world. Trekking to Tilicho Lake is part of Annapurna circuit trek. On this trek, we need to cross a couple of glaciers. Tilicho trek is one of the challenging trekking routes in the Annapurna region full of beautiful scenery and adventurous trekking in Nepal.

Tilicho Lake trekking also starts from Besisahar as Annapurna Circuit Trekking. However, we will take west from Manang and trek to Tilicho Lake, and the trail joins to Annapurna circuit route again. Trekking along the Marshyangdi valley will give great pleasure during your trekking.

Furthermore, there are the settlements of diverse communities such as the Brahmin, Chhetri, Tibetian Sherpa, Thakali, Magars, Tamang, and Gurung on Annapurna circuit route and less population density on Tilicho lake area. Also, it is a trail rich in wild animals such as Mountain Thaar/ Goat, Leopards, Jackal, birds such as pheasant, long-tail birds among others. We start this trek from 600 meters we can reach up to 5416 meters gradually. We can enjoy a dense village on the starting and ending point. Whereas cultivated field terraces to tropical bushes. This area has easy access for trekking. Annapurna circuit trek is the most popular trekking because of its biodiversities.

Tilicho lake treks take one around the Annapurna Himal and some glaciers. The flora, fauna, natural vegetation, geography, and culture extensively changes around the Annapurna circuit trek.

Best season for Tilicho Lake Trekking

Spring (March-May) and
Autumn (September - November)

Nepal, the synonym of "Nature, Culture, and Adventure"once is not enough.

Itinerary

Day 01-Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1365m), drive to hotel and short briefing about the programDay 02- City tour with a tour guide and meet the trekking staffs in the evening and short briefing about the trekkingDay 03- Drive to Besishahar (760m)Day 04- Trek to Bahundada (1310m)Day 05- Trek to Chyamche (1430m)Day 06- Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m)Day 07- Trek to Chame (2670m)Day 08- Trek to Pisang (3300m)Day 09- Trek to Manag (3540m) via Ngawal (3660m)Day 10- Rest for acclimatizationDay 11- Trek to Khangsar (3734m)Day 12- Trek to Tilicho base camp (4150m)Day 13- Trek to Tilicho Lake (5200m) and back down to Tilicho base campDay 14- Trek to Ledar (4200m)Day 15- Trek to Throng high camp (4830m)Day 16- Trek to Muktinath (3700m) via Throng-la (5416m)Day 17- Trek to Jomsom (2710m)Day 18- Fly to Pokhara (820m)Day 19- Fly or drive to KathmanduDay 20- Transfer to the International airport according to your flight time

Note: If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design tailor-made travel plans based on your interest and timing.

Nepal, the synonym of "Nature, Culture, and Adventure"once is not enough.